N4335NPIPER PA 28-236 1992-03-27 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

PIPER PA 28-236 S/N: 84 11007

Summary

On March 27, 1992, a Piper PA 28-236 (N4335N) was involved in an accident near Lebec, CA. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S DELAYED INFLIGHT DECISION TO REVERSE COURSE TO AVOID FORECAST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ICING CONDITIONS AND LIGHTNING.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX92FA151. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N4335N.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 27, 1992
NTSB Number
LAX92FA151
Location
LEBEC, CA
Event ID
20001211X14310
Coordinates
34.860870, -118.870071
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DELAYED INFLIGHT DECISION TO REVERSE COURSE TO AVOID FORECAST ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS ICING CONDITIONS AND LIGHTNING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
84 11007
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
PA 28-236 M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
N V CORPORATION
Address
7507 BURNET
Status
Deregistered
City
VAN NUYS
State / Zip Code
CA 91405
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX92FA151